Question
I give Zakaat to the poor even before I have calculated by Zakaat obligation. Is this permissible? I keep account of all Zakaat payments. At the end of the year when I have calculated my Zakaat obligation, I deduct what I have paid during the course of the year.
Answer
If at the time of giving the money to the poor person, you make the intention of Zakaat, then you can deduct this amount from your Zakaat which you still have to calculate.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 20 No 12
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- 3
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